Gold surged Thursday, with investors factoring in nearly 100 basis points of US interest rate cuts in the coming year. Thursday’s weak US economic data supported this expectation. Futures markets now indicate 98 basis points of Fed rate cuts for next year, up from 73 bps a week ago. US jobless claims (Source: US Labor Read More…
On Wednesday, oil prices plunged over 1.5% due to a larger-than-expected increase in US crude inventories. Concerns about demand in Asia also contributed to the decline. US crude stocks surged by 3.6 million barrels last week, reaching 421.9 million, significantly exceeding analysts’ expectations of a 1.8 million-barrel rise. Additionally, the weekly government data indicated that Read More…
Introduction As geopolitical tensions continue to simmer, gold’s status as a safe-haven asset is once again coming to the fore, driving buying interest in Gold Futures (GC). With an eye on the short-term trends, let’s look into the daily chart for a technical view of where GC futures stand. Resistance at the $2019.7 high The Read More…
Equities surged on Tuesday as US inflation data for October came in lower than expected. The data sparked investor confidence at the end of an era of interest rate hikes and the possibility of imminent reductions in borrowing costs. US inflation (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics) Data revealed that US consumer prices remained steady in Read More…
Key Price Levels to Watch: Technical Indicators Overview: Fibonacci Retracements: Potential Market Scenarios: Conclusion As we wrap up our technical analysis of Crude Oil Futures, it’s clear that the market is at a crossroads, with key levels at $74.91, $95.03, and $68.07, offering guidance on potential future movements. Remember, the true skill in futures trading Read More…
On Monday, US equities closed slightly lower as investors anxiously awaited a crucial inflation reading that could influence the duration of high interest rates by the US Federal Reserve. Following a strong rally on Friday, attention shifted on Monday to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data scheduled for release on Tuesday morning. US CPI (Source: Read More…
